Red for Flamengo, yellow for Palmeiras: refs inconsistent in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Gustavo Gómez made a ‘studs-up’ challenge similar to Evertton Araújo in the match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro

Coach Filipe Luís has a new ‘headache’ for Flamengo’s next match. That’s because, in the 3-0 victory over Sport this Saturday (01), Evertton Araújo received a red card after a hard tackle on Ramon. However, the incident caught the attention of Flamengo fans.

This is because, last Sunday (26), Gustavo Gómez also made a studs-up challenge on Wanderson, Cruzeiro’s forward. On that occasion, the Palmeiras defender received only a yellow card. After all, referee Rafael Klein considered that the Paraguayan touched the ball first and didn’t have time to pull his foot back.

What did Rafael Klein say?

— He keeps his leg out. He touches the ball and could avoid the contact, but keeps his leg extended. The intensity is high. I recommend a review for a possible red card. In our understanding, Gustavo Gomez takes the ball, but does not pull his leg back and continues the movement. He hits the opponent’s shin with high intensity — said the video referee.

— I will stick with the yellow card. The player kicks the ball and doesn’t have time to pull his foot back. Indirect free kick and yellow card — concluded Rafael Klein, not showing the red card.

And Evertton Araújo?

While Palmeiras receives more lenient decisions from the referees, Evertton Araújo will have to serve a suspension in Flamengo’s next match. Thus, the youngster will only be able to return to the field in the game against Santos, on November 9.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Evertton Araújo, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (05) to face São Paulo. The match will take place at Vila Belmiro, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs São Paulo match.

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